2006 Mazda 5 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2006 Mazda 5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda 5 (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda 5 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
